Inside story of viral Levi Colwill photo that showed him wearing Liverpool kit
An image of Chelsea defender Levi Colwill went viral this summer amid Liverpool's interest in the England youngster.
The 20-year-old has admirers on Merseyside and as fans searched for information on the centre-back, they soon went into overdrive when a picture emerged of him as a youngster wearing the famous red.
Lee Hudson, a coach that helped the England starlet during his early years, has exclusively told the ECHO the story behind that picture and confirmed that the 20-year-old was a Liverpool fan growing up.
Colwill has burst into the conversation following an impressive rise at Huddersfield Town before a stellar debut season in the Premier League with Brighton & Hove Albion. His performances have warranted interest from Roberto De Zerbi's side - as well as Anfield boss Jurgen Klopp.
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The ECHO has reported previously that Colwill could be the ideal option for Liverpool's impending defensive restructure with current options Virgil van Dijk and Joel Matip in their 30s.
Speculation surrounds the defender's future amid change at Stamford Bridge following the arrival of Mauricio Pochettino. It remains to be seen whether he will remain in south London, after the player aired concerns over game time. Today's news of Chelsea defender Wesley Fofana undergoing anterior cruciate ligament surgery may change the picture, opening a door for Colwill at least in the short term.
But what is clear is that clubs have been lining up to acquire his services after he reaffirmed his quality during England under-21s' historic European Championships win this month.
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